Challenger Learning Center of Orleans, Niagara & Erie Counties
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Our Crew

Kathy M. Michaels, Executive Director and Co-Founder

Ms. Michaels retired from teaching in 2005 after 37 years at Maryvale Union Free School District in Cheektowaga where she was also planetarium director. Her passion for science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) subjects led her to bring the Challenger Learning Center to Lockport where she continues to share her love of learning with students of all ages.
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Paul J. Krupinski, Planetarium Director/Astronomer and Co-Founder

"Mr. K," as he is known to his students, has been hooked on astronomy since his first planetarium experience in 8th grade at the Maryvale Junior High School Planetarium in Cheektowaga, NY. He holds a Bachelors degree in Geoscience with a minor in Astronomy and a Masters in Earth Science Education with a concentration in planetarium program development. 
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Michael Schian, Assistant Director 
Assistant director, programs coordinator​, mission commander, planetarium presenter


Michael is a physicist and astronomer, with experience in teaching and science communication. His research has focused on stellar evolution and star clusters. Michael has designed and designed and led a variety of unique educational programs for the CLC including camp activities and custom planetarium presentations.
Krissy Reetz, Mission Commander, Planetarium Presenter, after school program coordinator​ and Instructor

Krissy is a physicist and astronomer, with experience in teaching and science communication. She was perviously a telescope operator at Kitt Peak National Observatory. At the CLC, she designs and runs a variety of educational programs including Space Missions, camps, and custom planetarium presentations.
Jeff Welton, Mission Commander 
Hadley Douglas Mission Commander
Alyssa Cramer, Mission Commander
Jocelyn Welton, Mission Commander 

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Phone

160 Washburn Street
Lockport, New York 14094
716-434-3196
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  • Space Missions
    • Public Space Missions
    • School Missions >
      • Field trip schedule
      • BOCES Forms
    • Virtual Missions
  • Planetarium
  • Programs
    • Summer Camps
    • After School Programs >
      • Registration
    • Birthday Parties
    • Extra Venue Activities (EVA's)
    • Scout Programs
    • STEM Resources
  • About Us
    • Calendar
    • What We Do
    • Challenger History
    • Our Crew
    • Employment >
      • Summer Internship
    • Board of Directors
    • F.A.Q.
    • Gallery
  • Support Our Mission
    • Donate
    • Become a Sponsor
    • Newsletter
    • Feedback
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
  • Calendar